Journalism

Option offered through Communications

This program is designed for transfer to a bachelor’s degree-granting institution. Course work includes theory and practice of reporting and writing news and features for print publications. Students are required to consult with an advisor regarding appropriate option and course selection for their needs and interests.

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:

Communicate orally and in writing in college level discourse

Discuss and analyze current social and political issues and events

Demonstrate proficiency with productivity software such as word processing, presentation manager, web browser and apply them in the field of communications

Explain the importance of committing to a process of life-long learning

Evaluate prevalent cultural narratives and texts and the various media used to convey them

Compose articles and headlines appropriate to the style requirements of a variety of media publication and distribution channels

Second Semester

Career Options

Graduates can transfer to a four-year degree program and are eligible to take advantage of the many transfer/articulation agreements UNION County College has with some of the top four-year colleges and universities in the country. See a transfer advisor for details.

Program Information

Fast Fact

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